Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced two voluntary recalls of bicycles. Consumers are being advised to stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
The first recall involves about 14,000 Specialized 2009 Model Bicycles, which are said to have handlebars that can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Specialized has received two reports of the handlebar breaking during use, one of which caused a rider to suffer head trauma which resulted in unconsciousness and a puncture wound to the arm.
The recall involves HL handlebars on the following 2009 Specialized bicycles: Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp and Rockhopper Comp 29. The model number of the HL handlebar is ALR-13 NTFOV and is located underneath the right hand grip of the handlebar. Consumers have been advised that they should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free replacement handlebar.
The second recall involves about 3,000 2004 Roubaix Comp and Roubaix Pro bicycles, due to a cable stop on the bicycle that can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the bike.
Specialized received reports of two falls that resulted in fractures requiring medical attention and surgery.
The recalled bicycles are as follows: 2004 Roubaix Comp 18, 2004 Roubaix Comp 27, 2004 Roubaix Pro 18, and 2004 Roubaix Pro frameset models. Only bicycles with a single rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are subject to recall. The cable stop is attached through bonding materials and a single rivet mounted at the front of the bicycle. The cables pass through eyelets in the cable stop on the down tube. Bicycles with a double rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are not subject to recall. The model names of the recalled bicycles can be found on the top tube of the bicycles.
Consumers have been advised that they should immediately stop using their bicycle and return their bicycle to a Specialized authorized dealer for an approved repair, at no cost to consumer.
